subsidiary

¹sub·sid·i·ary

adjective \səb-ˈsi-dē-ˌer-ē, -ˈsi-də-rē\

Definition of SUBSIDIARY

1

a : furnishing aid or support : auxiliary <subsidiary details>

b : of secondary importance <a subsidiary stream>

2

: of, relating to, or constituting a subsidy <a subsidiary payment to an ally>

— sub·sid·i·ari·ly \-ˌsi-dē-ˈer-ə-lē\ adverb

Origin of SUBSIDIARY

Latin subsidiarius, from subsidium reserve troops

First Known Use: 1543

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

Rhymes with SUBSIDIARY

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²subsidiary

noun

plural subsidiar·ies

Definition of SUBSIDIARY

: one that is subsidiary; especially : a company wholly controlled by another

Examples of SUBSIDIARY

1. one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

First Known Use of SUBSIDIARY

1603

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite